Description:This 1918 mfg Colt is referred to as "Black Army" because during this period of WW1 production Colt used a rougher finish which turned out to look black in comparison to the earlier blued finish. It comes with a proper 2 tone mag and 1944 Boyt holster. This pistol was inspected by the Augusta Arsenal with little change or work. I have inspected the pistol front to back using Harrison's detail inspection list and find the only changes to be a new firing pin and grips- the 13 count suggests Remington or UMC rather than Colt. Everything else, barrel markings, grip safety to front sight are all original to gun. You can see that the barrel is bright, good lands and clean with proper HP mark. The finish is 99% with no rust. "G", for government production, "H" for ordinance inspector Frank Hosmer and the Eagle Head over S6 are all where they should be. This is an outstanding example of a WWI Colt 1911. For more photos just ask.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: I accept USPS Money Orders and personal/business checks. Items paid with US Postal Money Orders will ship forthwith. Items paid with checks will ship when check clears. Usually within 10 days. Payment must be received within 10 days of purchase.

LAYAWAY: If needed I offer a 60 lay-a-way option. It is 1/3 immediately, 1/3 in 30 days and 1/3 in 60 days. Lay-a-way Firearm sales are final. If you fail to close the deal I will hold funds until the firearm is sold. If the firearm is sold for less, the difference will be deducted from the deposit plus 10% for my time, storage and taking the firearm off the market for your lay-a-way period.

SHIPPING: All firearms shipped Priority Mail with insurance. Price stated is for the lower 48.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT- Modern firearms must be transferred through a licensed FFL dealer in Buyer's area. Buyer must supply to Seller a copy of Buyer's driver license and a copy of Buyer's local FFL dealer's license before shipment will be made. A C&R License is acceptable for C&R firearms. All handguns are shipped to an FFL.

SAFETY NOTICE- Buyer is solely responsible for determining that the firearm purchased is safe to shoot. By bidding, the buyer agrees to hold seller harmless against damages, injury, or death caused by buyer's failure to have the firearm properly inspected for safety.

RETURN POLICY- All firearms come with a 3-day return policy conditioned upon the firearm being returned in exactly the condition mailed- not being fired , messed with in any way. In the case of a return, buyer pays all shipping charges. YOU HAVE A 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO FFL OR C&R DEALER. SELLER WILL NOT REFUND SHIPPING COSTS AND THERE IS A 10% RESTOCKING FEE DEDUCTED FROM REFUND. YOUR BID IS A BINDING CONTRACT, AND THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES YOU AGREEING TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THE RESTOCKING FEE AND NO REFUNDS FOR SHIPPING. THE FIREARM MUST REMAIN WITH THE FFL DURING THE INSPECTION PERIOD. IF FIRED, SALE IS FINAL.